I have decking timber that is splitting and peeling very badly. What is the best solution for fixing this?
The reason for decking timber splitting is due to the quality of wood used in the construction. The timber has obviously been cut green and treated with the moisture content too high. During the summer they have dried out and that is why they have split. It is unclear how the peeling is taking place but this may be due to splitting in slab cut timbers. The only possible remedy without replacing the timber is to use Ronseal High Performance Wood Filler to fill up the cracks. Then use a stain to give a reasonable appearance. You will not be able to use the Ronseal filler if the timbers are showing any sign of mould growth.
